EviDNS Zeroconf: how to easily and securely configure your networks to use NFC HSM without DNS or DHCP servers
Do you want to use NFC HSM devices to store and encrypt your data securely? Do you want to connect and manage your NFC HSM devices on your local network without hassle? Do you want to avoid the costs, complexity and risks of using DNS or DHCP servers? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you need EviDNS Zeroconf.
EviDNS Zeroconf is a software developed by Freemindtronic. It allows you to easily and securely configure your networks to use NFC HSM without DNS or DHCP servers. NFC HSM are data storage and encryption devices that use NFC (Near Field Communication) technology. They protect your sensitive information, such as passwords, private keys, access codes, etc.
EviDNS Zeroconf uses the Zeroconf protocol. It creates an IP network automatically without configuration or dedicated server. The Zeroconf protocol assigns IP addresses to devices on the local network. It also discovers the services available on the network. Thus, you can find and connect your NFC HSM devices on the same local network easily. You do not need to know their IP address or port number.
EviDNS Zeroconf also simplifies the communication with Freemindtronic’s dedicated NFC HSM technologies. They are EviPass, EviVault, EviSeed, EviAuth, EviCloud, EviCypher, EviOTP, EviCall, EviToken; EviCore NFC HSM. These technologies allow you to use NFC HSM via a browser extension paired via a local network to an NFC phone application embedding the EviCore NFC HSM technology. This technology encrypts end-to-end communications from the NFC HSM to the browser extension. Moreover, no sensitive information is transmitted via EviDNS.
EviDNS Zeroconf is compatible with Linux, iOS and Microsoft. It does not require installation or configuration on your computer or phone. You just need to download the software from the Freemindtronic website and run it on your computer. Then, you can access the web interface of EviDNS Zeroconf from your preferred web browser and manage your NFC HSM networks with ease.
In this article, we will present you the advantages and disadvantages of EviDNS Zeroconf in detail. We will also show you how to use it effectively and how to solve the potential problems that you might encounter with this software. Finally, we will give you some tips and tricks to optimize your user experience with NFC HSM.
What is EviDNS Zeroconf and how does it work?
EviDNS Zeroconf is a software based on the Zeroconf protocol, which is a set of protocols that allow you to automatically create an IP network that can be used without any specific configuration or dedicated servers. The Zeroconf protocol assigns IP addresses to devices on the local network and allows you to discover the services available on the network. EviDNS uses the [DNS-SD] (DNS-Service Discovery) protocol which is based on the use of [mDNS] (multicast DNS) which resolves hostnames to IP addresses within small networks that do not have a local name server.
EviDNS Zeroconf allows you to quickly find your terminals such as NFC phones connected on the same local network. It indicates the IP address and port number of the terminal. This provides a better user experience for Linux, iOS, Microsoft.
Features and functions of EviDNS Zeroconf software
EviDNS Zeroconf is a software that offers you various features and options to easily and securely configure your networks to use NFC HSM without DNS or DHCP servers. With this software, you can:
- Simplify the management of your connected devices using the Zeroconf protocol, which is a set of protocols that enable automatic and dynamic configuration of IP networks without the need for manual intervention or dedicated servers. The Zeroconf protocol consists of three main components: address allocation, name resolution and service discovery.
- Discover the services offered by devices on the local network using the [DNS-SD] protocol, which is a protocol that enables service discovery using DNS queries. The DNS-SD protocol is based on the use of [mDNS], which is a protocol that enables name resolution using multicast messages. For example, you can find printers, cameras, sensors, etc. on your local network using the DNS-SD protocol.
- Secure your communication and data encryption using the EviCore NFC HSM technology, which is a technology that uses NFC HSM devices as hardware security modules that store and protect your cryptographic secrets. The EviCore NFC HSM technology uses various encryption algorithms and standards to ensure data security and compliance with regulations. It also uses a software interface that allows you to access and manage your secrets contactlessly with an Android NFC phone paired with an NFC HSM device.
- Optimize communications with Freemindtronic’s dedicated NFC HSM technologies, such as EviPass, EviVault, EviSeed, EviAuth, EviCloud, EviCypher, EviOTP, EviCall, EviToken; EviCore NFC HSM. These technologies are solutions that use NFC HSM devices to encrypt and protect your sensitive data, such as passwords, encryption keys, files, texts, etc. They work contactlessly with an Android NFC phone paired with an NFC HSM device.
- Connect easily to devices on the local network using their IP address and port number. EviDNS Technology also indicates the name of the service associated with each device. For example, if you have an NFC HSM device EviPass on your local network, EviDNS Technology will indicate its IP address and port number, as well as the name “EviPass”. You can then use the applications and extensions edited by Freemindtronic to access your passwords stored in the NFC HSM device EviPass.
EviDNS Technology is a software that offers you various features and options to configure your NFC HSM networks easily and securely without DNS or DHCP servers. It enhances your user experience and data security.
Technical specifications of EviDNS Zeroconf software
EviDNS Zeroconf is a software that allows you to configure and secure your networks to use NFC HSM via an NFC phone paired to a web extension without DNS or DHCP servers. It is based on the Zeroconf protocol, which is a set of protocols that enable automatic and dynamic configuration of IP networks. It also uses the EviCore NFC HSM technology, which is a technology that enables secure communication and data encryption using NFC HSM devices. In this section, we will present the technical specifications of EviDNS Zeroconf, such as its licenses, its compatibility
EviDNS Zeroconf is an open source software that uses different licenses for its components. The table below shows the licenses and the components of EviDNS Zeroconf:
| Component | License |
|---|---|
| EviDNS software | BSD |
| zeroconf-lookup software | MIT |
| grandcat/zeroconf library | MIT |
| KosalaHerath/macos-installer-builder software | Apache 2.0 |
The BSD license is a permissive license that allows you to use, modify and distribute the software as long as you retain the original copyright notice and disclaimer. The MIT license is a similar license that also allows you to use, modify and distribute the software without any restriction. The Apache 2.0 license is another permissive license that also grants you a patent license from the contributors of the software.
How EviDNS software fixes a WiFi driver bug from Microsoft and Intel
EviDNS software is a software that allows you to configure and secure your networks to use NFC HSM without DNS or DHCP servers. It is based on the Zeroconf protocol, which is a set of protocols that enable automatic and dynamic configuration of IP networks. However, EviDNS software may encounter a problem with some WiFi drivers from Microsoft and Intel that have a bug that affects the multicast queries.
The bug is that if a network disconnection occurs, the multicast queries will stop being received (can be triggered with an airplane mode toggle). This can cause EviDNS software to fail to resolve hostnames or discover services on the local network. Restarting, reloading the driver or the interface solves the problem. However, this is not a convenient solution for users who want to use EviDNS software without interruption.
EviDNS software adds a patch to fix this bug by continuously reloading the driver. It enables and disables the IPv6 feature of the driver. Of course, this introduces some IPv6 instabilities but keeps IPv4 stable. So in most cases, this goes unnoticed.
The other solutions are to not use WiFi or to not use an Intel driver. However, these solutions may not be feasible or desirable for some users who want to use WiFi or have an Intel device.
EviDNS software is therefore a software that fixes a WiFi driver bug from Microsoft and Intel that affects the Zeroconf protocol. It uses a hack that reloads the driver by toggling the IPv6 feature. This ensures that EviDNS software can work properly without DNS or DHCP servers.
You can find more information about this issue and the official statements from Intel and Microsoft on these links:
- Intel® Wireless Adapters and Windows® 10 Issues Involving 2.4 GHz Band: This link explains the potential issues that Windows 10 users may face with some Intel wireless adapters. For example, they may lose connectivity or experience performance degradation on the 2.4 GHz band. It also suggests possible solutions, such as updating the driver, changing the channel or band, or disabling Bluetooth. [Link]
- Windows 10 devices with affected Intel WLAN drivers might be unable to connect to wireless networks or experience intermittent connectivity: This link describes a known issue that affects some Intel WLAN drivers on Windows 10 devices version 1903 or later. It states that installing the latest version of the Intel driver can resolve the issue. The Intel driver is available on the Intel website or via Windows Update. It also mentions that Microsoft and Intel are working together to fix this issue in a future update. [Link]
However, if you do not want to use our patch to fix the WiFi driver bug, you can choose to disable it by clicking on the “Do not use the patch” option in the EviDNS software settings. This way, you can use the original WiFi driver without any modification. However, you may still encounter the bug and lose network connectivity or have a malfunction of the WiFi adapter. In that case, you can try to update your WiFi driver to the latest version available via Windows Update. This update reinstalls the version 22.40.0.7 of the Intel Wifi 6 driver with an update date of 19/09/2021 and replaces the version 22.80.0.9 that caused the problem. You can check the official link below for more details on this update:
[Surface Laptop 3: Intel® Wifi 6 AX201 160MHz can’t access the internet]Compatibility of EviDNS Zeroconf software with operating systems
EviDNS Zeroconf is compatible with various operating systems, such as Windows, macOS, Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, DragonflyBSD, Solaris and Plan 9. These operating systems are widely used by different devices and platforms, such as computers, smartphones, tablets, servers, etc. EviDNS Zeroconf can run on any device that supports these operating systems.
You can download the latest version of EviDNS Zeroconf from [this link]. You can choose the version that suits your system from the download page. The download page also provides you with installation instructions and user manuals for EviDNS Zeroconf.
EviDNS Zeroconf is a software that has various technical specifications that make it suitable for configuring and securing your networks to use NFC HSM without DNS or DHCP servers. It is an open source software; it uses different licenses for its components. It is compatible with various operating systems that are widely used by different devices and platforms.
Data security with EviDNS Zeroconf
EviDNS Zeroconf uses a protocol encryption system that complies with international standards, algorithms and regulations for data security. This system relies on the use of EviCore NFC HSM technology, which is a contactless hardware security module that stores and protects your cryptographic secrets. The EviCore NFC HSM technology uses symmetric and asymmetric encryption algorithms, such as AES-256, RSA-4096, ECDSA-521 or EdDSA-448, to ensure confidentiality, integrity and authentication of data. It also uses hashing algorithms, such as SHA-3 or BLAKE2b, to generate unique fingerprints and verify identity of parties. It complies with ISO/IEC 7816-4 and ISO/IEC 15693 compatible ISO/IEC 14443 standards for contactless communication between NFC HSM and NFC phone. It also complies with GDPR and eIDAS regulations for personal data protection and electronic signature. You can find more information about the protocol encryption system used by EviDNS Zeroconf on Freemindtronic’s website.
EviDNS Zeroconf is designed and developed to optimize communications between Freemindtronic’s dedicated NFC HSM technologies, such as EviPass, EviVault, EviSeed, EviAuth, EviCloud, EviCypher, EviOTP, EviCall, EviToken; EviCore NFC HSM. These technologies are computer security solutions that use NFC HSM devices to encrypt and protect your sensitive data, such as passwords, encryption keys, files, texts, etc. They work contactlessly with an Android NFC phone paired with an NFC HSM device.
Discovering and connecting to Freemindtronic’s dedicated NFC HSM devices
EviDNS Zeroconf allows you to discover and connect easily to Freemindtronic’s dedicated NFC HSM devices on the same local network. It indicates the IP address and port number of the NFC HSM device, as well as the name of the associated service. For example, if you have an NFC HSM device EviPass on your local network, EviDNS Zeroconf will indicate its IP address and port number, as well as the name “EviPass”. You can then use the applications and extensions edited by Freemindtronic to access your passwords stored in the NFC HSM device EviPass.
Encrypting communications with Freemindtronic’s dedicated NFC HSM devices
EviDNS Zeroconf also allows you to encrypt your communications with Freemindtronic’s dedicated NFC HSM devices on the local network. It uses the protocol encryption system explained above, which complies with international standards, algorithms and regulations for data security. It uses the EviCore NFC HSM technology to encrypt your data contactlessly with enhanced hardware security. It is a non-connected device, which works only on demand and contactlessly, via an NFC phone serving as a user interface.
EviDNS Zeroconf therefore optimizes communications between Freemindtronic’s dedicated NFC HSM technologies on the local network. It offers you a better user experience and a better security for your sensitive data.
The advantages and disadvantages of EviDNS Zeroconf
EviDNS Zeroconf is an innovative and secure software that simplifies the management of your NFC HSM networks. It has many advantages over other network configuration solutions, but also some disadvantages. In this section, we will examine them in detail.
One of the main advantages of EviDNS Zeroconf is that it does not require a DNS or DHCP server, which reduces the costs and risks of failure. Indeed, it uses the Zeroconf protocol, which allows to automatically create an IP network without configuration or dedicated server. The Zeroconf protocol assigns IP addresses to devices on the local network and allows to discover the services available on the network.
Another advantage of EviDNS Zeroconf is that it simplifies the discovery and connection of devices on the local network, which improves the ergonomics and productivity. For example, it allows you to quickly find your terminals such as NFC phones connected on the same local network. It indicates the IP address and port number of the terminal, which facilitates the communication with the dedicated NFC HSM technologies of Freemindtronic, such as EviPass, EviVault, EviSeed, EviAuth, EviCloud, EviCypher, EviOTP, EviCall, EviToken; EviCore NFC HSM.
However, EviDNS Zeroconf also has some disadvantages that need to be taken into account. One of them is that it uses the mDNS protocol, which resolves host names to IP addresses within small networks that do not have a local name server. This protocol can cause name conflicts if two devices have the same name on the network. It can also be affected by interference or network disruptions.
Another disadvantage of EviDNS Zeroconf is that it only works on the local network and does not allow access to services on the Internet. For this, you need to use a DNS server or a dynamic name resolution service (DDNS). You also need to consider the security and privacy aspects related to the use of the mDNS protocol, which broadcasts information on the network without encryption or authentication.
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| No need for DNS or DHCP server | Uses mDNS protocol that can cause name conflicts or be affected by network issues |
| Simplifies device discovery and connection on local network | Only works on local network and does not allow access to Internet services |
| Facilitates communication with Freemindtronic’s NFC HSM technologies | Raises security and privacy concerns related to mDNS protocol |
In conclusion, we at Freemindtronic have developed EviDNS ZeroConf, an innovative software that allows to quickly find the NFC terminals connected on the same local network. It shows the IP address and the port number of the terminal, which provides a better user experience for Linux, IoS and Microsoft. EviDNS ZeroConf uses the DNS-SD protocol, which is based on the use of mDNS, to resolve hostnames into IP addresses without needing a local name server. EviDNS ZeroConf is optimized to use a NHC HSM on computer via a browser extension paired with an application for NFC phone, especially Android. This software is a powerful and practical tool to fully enjoy our EviToken technology, which allows to store and manage private keys in a secure and autonomous way.
EviDNS ZeroConf also has the advantage of fixing a known bug acknowledged by Intel and Microsoft, which affects the WiFi driver of some wireless adapters. This bug can cause a random loss of network connectivity or a malfunction of the WiFi adapter, which prevents the Zeroconf protocol from working properly. EviDNS ZeroConf solves this problem by automatically reloading the WiFi driver by enabling and disabling the IPv6 feature. This allows our EviDNS ZeroConf software to maintain a stable communication with the NFC terminals on the local network, without interruption or performance degradation.
Therefore, EviDNS ZeroConf is a software that combines innovation, security and reliability. It allows users to benefit from the advantages of the Zeroconf protocol and our EviToken technology, while avoiding the drawbacks of the WiFi driver bug. We invite you to try EviDNS ZeroConf for yourself and see how it can simplify and enhance your use of NFC terminals.